Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide

Seoul

A modern urban plaza with autumn trees, a blue glass building, and surrounding high-rise buildings.
A busy urban street with modern buildings, a pedestrian crossing, and various vehicles.
A modern architectural building with a curved glass facade and a tree in the foreground.
A statue in a park with trees and modern buildings in the background.
A cityscape with modern buildings, including a prominent DOOSAN building, and a park with trees and a stone staircase.

Stay near popular Gwanghui-dong attractions

A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a large sculpture, and a busy urban street with pedestrians.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

8.2/10 (702 reviews)
Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events.
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Things to do

DMZ sign in seoul

DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up

฿1,279
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour including Hotel Pick up
DMZ Tour: Exclusive North Korean Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk

฿1,241
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

฿1,082
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Seoul: DMZ Tour with Optional Suspension Bridge and Gondola

Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seoul: DMZ Tour with JSA Museum Defector & Red Bridge Option
Hyangwonjeon Pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace on our Best Seoul City Tour

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

฿984
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Seoul: Traditional Korean Royal Music Performance JINYEON

Seoul:Traditional Korean Royal Perfomance Experience JINYEON

฿1,539
per adult
Seoul:Traditional Korean Royal Perfomance Experience JINYEON
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Top hotels in Gwanghui-dong

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

5 out of 5
238 Euljiro Seoul KR
The price is ฿10,793 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿10,793
฿11,873 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Staff were very helpful and rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
New Blanc Central Myeongdong

New Blanc Central Myeongdong

3 out of 5
20 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿4,837 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,837
฿5,320 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and Myeongdong ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
"Very disappointing experience. The room was extremely small with barely enough space for a standard suitcase and no proper place for clothes. I was also overcharged for early check-in. The view was awful, the staff were not welcoming, and the location was far from the main attractions. Several gym ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

New Blanc Central Myeongdong
Lotte Hotel World

Lotte Hotel World

5 out of 5
240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu Seoul Seoul
The price is ฿8,937 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿8,937
฿10,813 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Lotte Hotel World
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG

4 out of 5
23-1 Eulji-ro 19-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿7,813 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿7,813
฿8,594 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun ...
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Hotel Gracery Seoul

Hotel Gracery Seoul

3 out of 5
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu Seoul
The price is ฿6,872 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿6,872
฿7,559 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"Proximity to street market"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam

3 out of 5
323 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu Seoul
The price is ฿2,778 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,778
฿3,056 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seoul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,724 reviews)
"Korean style Breakfast was good!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
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Where to stay in Gwanghui-dong

Find the best Gwanghui-dong areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated signs and storefronts.

Myeong-dong

Enjoy the popular shops in Myeong-dong. Myeongdong Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Myeong-dong Station or Euljiro 1-ga Station to see more of Seoul.

A statue with a pagoda-like roof, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a cityscape in the background.

Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Starfield COEX Mall. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and multiple bridges.

Hongdae

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Hongdae. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and catch the metro at Hongik University Station or Mangwon Station to see more of the area.

A modern architectural structure with a curved design and a tall building in the background.

Dongdaemun-gu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Dongdaemun-gu. Gyeongdong Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to see more of the city.

A bustling street with traditional Korean architecture, modern buildings, and a crowd of people.
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Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bukchon Hanok Village and Sejong Cultural Center. See more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Gwanghwamun Station or Jonggak Station.

Gwanghui-dong Travel Guide